How far is McMinnville, OR from Milwaukie, OR?

The driving distance from McMinnville, OR to Milwaukie, OR is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km), with a travel time of about 01h 08m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 31.7 miles (51 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 02h 17m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
39.24 mi
01h 08m
Flight
31.7 mi
51.01 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
31.7 mi
Kilometers
51.01 km
Flight Time
00h 03m

Driving Distance

Road route
39.24 mi
Kilometers
63.15 km
Drive Time
01h 08m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

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Drive time stays fixed at 01h 08m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Milwaukie
Sun, May 31, 6:59 PM PDT
Return by in McMinnville
Sun, May 31, 8:07 PM PDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave McMinnville
2026-05-31T17:50
Arrive Milwaukie
Sun, May 31, 6:59 PM PDT
Route Timing
01h 08m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
9:09 AM to 11:09 AM PDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
4:12 PM PDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in McMinnville
9:30 PM PDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Sherwood
OR

City in Oregon, USA

From McMinnville
19.6 mi
00h 34m
To Milwaukie
19.6 mi
00h 34m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
72°F
Sunday

Patchy Fog then Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
0 to 8 mph N
Destination
72°F
Sunday

Sunny

Starts
Sun, May 31 6:00 AM PDT
Wind
1 to 9 mph NW

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between McMinnville and Milwaukie.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between McMinnville and Milwaukie.

  1. 1

    Start on Northeast 3rd Street

    59 m · 16 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  2. 2

    Turn left onto Northeast Baker Street

    159 m · 11 sec · Northeast Baker Street

  3. 3

    Turn right onto Northeast 5th Street

    2399 ft · 47 sec · Northeast 5th Street

  4. 4

    Turn right onto Northeast Johnson Street

    160 m · 16 sec · Northeast Johnson Street

  5. 5

    Turn left onto Northeast 3rd Street

    709 ft · 12 sec · Northeast 3rd Street

  6. 6

    Turn straight onto Northeast Three Mile Lane

    3166 ft · 53 sec · Northeast Three Mile Lane

  7. 7

    Take the ramp straight

    14 m · 1 sec

  8. 8

    Keep slight left

    1961 ft · 54 sec

  9. 9

    Merge slight left onto Southeast Three Mile Lane

    2.2 mi · 3 min · Southeast Three Mile Lane

  10. 10

    Continue on Southeast Dayton Bypass

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Southeast Dayton Bypass

  11. 11

    Merge slight left onto Pacific Highway West

    3.1 mi · 5 min · Pacific Highway West

  12. 12

    Turn left onto Newberg-Dundee Bypass

    4.2 mi · 6 min · Newberg-Dundee Bypass

  13. 13

    At the end of the road, turn left onto Northeast Saint Paul Highway

    1319 ft · 29 sec · Northeast Saint Paul Highway

  14. 14

    Turn right onto South Springbrook Road

    1.6 km · 2 min · South Springbrook Road

  15. 15

    Turn right onto East Portland Road

    1.5 km · 2 min · East Portland Road

  16. 16

    Continue on Pacific Highway West

    1.4 mi · 2 min · Pacific Highway West

  17. 17

    Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

    12.1 mi · 21 min · Southwest Pacific Highway

  18. 18

    Take the exit right toward I 5: Portland, Salem

    2296 ft · 60 sec

  19. 19

    Merge slight left

    2.6 mi · 4 min

  20. 20

    Take the exit slight right toward Terwilliger Boulevard

    1340 ft · 33 sec

  21. 21

    Keep slight right to continue on Terwilliger Boulevard

    1370 ft · 36 sec

  22. 22

    Turn right onto Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard

    2636 ft · 1 min · Southwest Terwilliger Boulevard

  23. 23

    Turn left onto Southwest Taylors Ferry Road

    1921 ft · 47 sec · Southwest Taylors Ferry Road

  24. 24

    Continue on South Taylors Ferry Road

    3192 ft · 1 min · South Taylors Ferry Road

  25. 25

    Turn right

    54 m · 9 sec

  26. 26

    Turn straight onto South Macadam Avenue

    1493 ft · 36 sec · South Macadam Avenue

  27. 27

    Turn slight right onto Sellwood Bridge

    1109 ft · 44 sec

  28. 28

    Turn left onto Sellwood Bridge

    2019 ft · 57 sec · Sellwood Bridge

  29. 29

    Continue on Southeast Tacoma Street

    1.1 km · 2 min · Southeast Tacoma Street

  30. 30

    Turn right onto Southeast 17th Avenue

    1.4 mi · 4 min · Southeast 17th Avenue

  31. 31

    Continue on Southeast Harrison Street

    1047 ft · 40 sec · Southeast Harrison Street

  32. 32

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · Southeast Harrison Street

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between McMinnville and Milwaukie.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
32 steps
16 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
6
3 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
81.6 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Southwest Pacific Highway
12.1 mi · 31%
Pacific Highway West
4.5 mi · 11%
Newberg-Dundee Bypass
4.19 mi · 11%
Southeast Dayton Bypass
4.15 mi · 11%
I 5
3 mi · 8%
Southeast Three Mile Lane
2.22 mi · 6%
Longest Stretch

Southwest Pacific Highway

Continue on Southwest Pacific Highway

12.1 mi · 00h 21m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
01h 08m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
02h 18m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+7.6 mi
31.7 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Sherwood
00h 34m from McMinnville
Leave By
4:12 PM PDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Patchy Fog then Sunny leaving McMinnville and Sunny near Milwaukie.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from McMinnville to Milwaukie?

The road trip is about 39.3 miles (63.2 km) and usually takes 01h 08m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Sherwood is a useful midpoint, sitting about 19.6 miles from McMinnville and 19.6 miles from Milwaukie.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 31.7 miles (51 km), while the road route adds roughly 7.6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM PDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 4:12 PM PDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $6.83 one way or $13.66 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 12.3 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Patchy Fog then Sunny around McMinnville and Sunny near Milwaukie.

Stop Ideas Near Sherwood

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
These suggestions come from reviewed places and nearby services around Sherwood and the surrounding midpoint area.
Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)
Scenic stop 7.2 mi away

Sunrise Park (City Of Tigard park)

Tigard , OR
14905 SW Sunrise Ln, Tigard, OR 97224, United States
Rating 4.4/5 35 reviews Park
Stop photo coming soon
Meeting point 12.2 mi away

West Linn City Hall

West Linn , OR
22500 Salamo Rd, West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.2/5 6 reviews City Hall
Old City Hall
Nearby stop 10.5 mi away

Old City Hall

Canby , OR
182 N Holly St, Canby, OR 97013
Rating 4.2/5 20 reviews Shopping mall
Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation
Scenic stop 13.7 mi away

Willamette Falls Heritage Foundation

West Linn , OR
West Linn, OR 97068
Rating 4.1/5 21 reviews Non-profit organization,Tourist attraction

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Sherwood.

RAIL

Oregon City station

19 mi away
1757 Washington Street
BUS

Woodburn, OR

23 mi away
2900 Tom Tennant Drive
BUS

Portland, OR

23 mi away
550 NW 6th Avenue
RAIL

Union Station

23 mi away
800 NW Sixth Ave.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between McMinnville and Milwaukie. Straight-line distance: 31.7 mi (51.01 km).

McMinnville

#1 McMinnville

City in Oregon, USA

Population35,185
Coordinates45.2101200, -123.1987200
Altitude47
CountryUnited States
Milwaukie

#2 Milwaukie

City in Oregon, United State

Population21,046
Coordinates45.4462300, -122.6392600
Altitude14
CountryUnited States
Start: McMinnville (-123.19872, 45.21012)
End: Milwaukie (-122.63926, 45.44623)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 63 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)01h 18m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)00h 58m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)00h 47m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)00h 39m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)00h 33m
80 mph (129 km/h)00h 29m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
1.38 gal
5.24 L · about $6.83
Round trip
$13.66
2.76 gal · 10.48 L
Estimated CO2
12.3 kg one way
Round trip: 24.5 kg / 54 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $4.95 $6.83 $13.66
Mid-grade $5.34 $7.37 $14.73
Premium $5.57 $7.68 $15.36
Diesel $6.37 $8.79 $17.57

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Oregon · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between McMinnville and Milwaukie. The current time is 17:50:17.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.